With the endorsement of the University Council, President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2023: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 New Year’s Day (Holiday Observed Monday, Jan. 2,2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday)
Read moreReligious Observances
As an institution that centers diversity, equity and inclusion in its mission, NIU celebrates and values the practices and perspectives of people from all faiths and belief systems. We recognize that some religious practices require students, faculty and staff to be absent
Read moreDrug-Free Schools and Community Act/Drug-Free Workplace Policy notification
NIU is a community that cares. As part of our commitment to our proactive approach to assist students and employees in making well-informed decisions and in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Amendment Act of 1989 and the Drug Free
Read moreHuman Resource Services offers virtual Microsoft Office Training
Enhance your Microsoft Office skills in September and October with virtual training classes and then follow up office hours for questions offered by Human Resource Services. Trainer Cindy Kozumplik will hold classes via Teams. Advanced registration is required via the links below.
Read moreNew Training and Employee Development web page introduced by Human Resource Services
Human Resource Services is now offering a training and development web page. This new resource contains on-demand recorded videos and tutorials for faculty, staff and supervisors to enhance their skills, learn new tips and find resources to make NIU the best place
Read more“Great College to Work For” Survey: Every Voice Counts
Dear Faculty and Staff, For the third consecutive year, NIU is participating in the annual survey for “Great Colleges to Work For,” one of the country’s largest and most-respected workplace recognition programs. On Monday, March 7, the survey will be distributed to
Read moreUniversity Operations in Response to Severe Weather Conditions
The following is an annual advisory notice for employees summarizing university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when significant weather conditions arise. University Operations During Winter Weather Conditions Over the winter months, weather conditions can develop which require the
Read moreUniversity Holidays for 2022
President Lisa Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2022: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 New Year’s Day (Holiday Observed) Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 Memorial Day (Holiday) Monday,
Read moreFlextime arrangements available year-round
Flextime arrangements continue to be available year-round to all employees, subject to operational needs and divisional procedures. Supervisors will continue to work to accommodate staff schedule preferences within the guidelines of this procedure, although it is recognized this may not always be
Read more2020 Summer Session Appointments and Payroll Deadline Dates
Human Resource Services would like to share important information as it relates to the processing of summer session teaching appointments. This notification contains key reminders on processing summer appointments and deadlines, but also includes some significant changes as it relates to the
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